Welcome!
The High Throughput Genomics Core (HTGC) is a CAP/CLIA-certified facility offering comprehensive, clinical-grade, next generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics services. Located in Shadyside, the HTGC supports flexible workflows from nucleic acid extraction and library preparation to sequencing and custom data analysis. Services include DNA/RNA extraction, quality checks, RNA/DNA library prep, NGS, targeted proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, pharmacogenomics, and microarray analysis, with options for end-to-end or modular support. Advanced instrumentation includes Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and 6000 platforms, MiSeqDX, Hamilton, Eppendorf, and Tecan liquid handlers, automated extraction systems, and more. HTGC collaborates with UPMC as well as various internal and external academic and for-profit institutions. Learn more about the HTGC on our website.
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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| Dara Kozak |
Director of Operations (Facility Director)
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412-623-7157
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dlk85@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Fen Guo, PhD, FACMG, FCCMG |
Scientific Director & CLIA/CAP Lab Director
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412-641-4593
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guof3@upmc.edu
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Magee Womens Hospital
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| General Email/Phone |
412-623-7155
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htgc@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Lindsey Kelly, PhD |
Lab Manager
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lmk209@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Josh Lambert |
Project Manager
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jol486@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Gopi Vyas, MS |
Bioinformatics Supervisor
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gov7@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Henry Tung, PhD |
Bioinformatics Scientist
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het77@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Sanket Unde, MBA, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma Green Belt |
Senior Software Engineer
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ssu16@pitt.edu
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Remote
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| Yogita Mayekar, BS, MT, MLT (ASCP)CM |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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yam99@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Breanne Weaver |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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BMWEAVER@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Swati Banerjee |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SWB48@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Patrick Walsh |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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PTWALSH1@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Deeksha Remella Vankata |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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deekshar@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Supraja Thirumalai Ananthan Pillai |
Omics Laboratory Specialist-I
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SUPRAJA@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Kyle Chenevert |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-Lead
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KCHNVRT@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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| Shubham Wakode |
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist-I
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SHW378@pitt.edu
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Hoechstetter Building, Shadyside
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